Advanced Plus Security Roboman's Security Config 2019

[shmu26]

My main system is dead

Just a quick tip: when 1903 reaches, be sure not to be using Comodo... just in case. I'm 80% sure that's what killed my OS (I was insider on my secondary PC with no problems). I cleaned installed 1809.

Anyways, I am back to basics. Removed CFW.

Combo:

• Windows Defender (Hard_Configurator at HIGH SETTINGS)
• VoodooShield.

Also, I'm off malware testing, I'm off virtualizing, I'm off beta testing, being Insider, I'm off TROUBLE.

Peace, quiet, and harmless. See you, nerds.

There are lots of issues with the 1903 upgrade process, at this point. MS will have to fix it, or most computers will not make it through successfully.

 

[blackice]

You have me planning to go back to WD when 1903 hits. I’ve had fun messing with ESET, but WD plus exploit protection works fine for a gaming machine.

By the way, are you still liking NordVPN?

 

[RoboMan]

By the way, are you still liking NordVPN?

Indeed! It never fails me.

 

[RoboMan]

@Jack @BoraMurdar I want to update my configuration thread but when I click save it says I can only use 2 tags, but 3 tags were used back then and I don't have an option to change it

 

[Jack]

@Jack @BoraMurdar I want to update my configuration thread but when I click save it says I can only use 2 tags, but 3 tags were used back then and I don't have an option to change it

We've added a new block in the sidebar "Popular tags" and we've made some changes, this is why you've seen this error. It should be fixed now!

 

[RoboMan]

Thread updates.

Current combo (courtesy of the BitDefender team that rewarded me with a license for beta testing)

BitDefender Total Security 2020

• Tweaked for performance-protection settings

SysHardener

• Extra protection layer against suspicious processes and scripts

 

[RoboMan]

About time I updated this:

I switched to Ubuntu for daily basis. I managed to find a correct alternative for AutoCad, Office, I managed to install Java, and I only need to make League of Legends work and I will delete the Windows partition, which I only use to play LoL at the moment. For everything else, I use Ubuntu.

Windows 10 partition is protected with WD (ConfigureDefender), VS and SysHardener, really light. Ubuntu is protected with Sophos for on-access scan of files. Super light.

 

[Handsome Recluse]

What antivirus even exist in Linux?

and I only need to make League of Legends work and I will delete the Windows partition, which I only use to play LoL at the moment. For everything else, I use Ubuntu.

Simplez really. Play Dota 2.

 

[blackice]

About time I updated this:

I switched to Ubuntu for daily basis. I managed to find a correct alternative for AutoCad, Office, I managed to install Java, and I only need to make League of Legends work and I will delete the Windows partition, which I only use to play LoL at the moment. For everything else, I use Ubuntu.

Windows 10 partition is protected with WD (ConfigureDefender), VS and SysHardener, really light. Ubuntu is protected with Sophos for on-access scan of files. Super light.

What GUI are you using?

 

[Thales]

Nice pick. I loved Ubuntu.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Nice pick. I loved Ubuntu.

Ubuntu is fine but it comes with GNOME which is the worst desktop environment for me. Feels sluggish no matter what the config is. Kubuntu is better, beautiful and a lot more customizable. The beauty of KDE Plasma is unparalleled. KDE can be installed on Ubuntu of course.

 

[Thales]

Ubuntu is fine but it comes with GNOME which is the worst desktop environment for me. Feels sluggish no matter what the config is. Kubuntu is better, beautiful and a lot more customizable. The beauty of KDE Plasma is unparalleled. KDE can be installed on Ubuntu of course.

I agree. I hate GNOME too.
I customized GNOME and it looked like the mix of KDE and XFCE. It was awesome looking, fast and responsive without any hated GNOME feeling.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I agree. I hate GNOME too.
I customized GNOME and it looked like the mix of KDE and XFCE. It was awesome looking, fast and responsive without any hated GNOME feeling.

That sounds great

 

[RoboMan]

What antivirus even exist in Linux?


Simplez really. Play Dota 2.

Is it really compatible with Ubuntu? No issues or having to download a hundred repositories?

What GUI are you using?

Default? Please instruct me on how to make it better, I suck at Linux

 

[blackice]

Is it really compatible with Ubuntu? No issues or having to download a hundred repositories?

Default? Please instruct me on how to make it better, I suck at Linux

I've actually only run Ubuntu in a command line terminal to set up a VPS. But I've considered playing around with it. I know there are multiple GUIs you can use, seems like @SeriousHoax has some ideas of good GUIs.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Default? Please instruct me on how to make it better, I suck at Linux

One of the best thing about most Linux OS is, it lets you try the OS before installing. I love KDE so I'll suggest you to check it out. At first you can check KDE Plasma, it's feature and looks on YouTube. If you like what you see then download Kubuntu, write it into a bootable pendrive using Rufus or any other tool you prefer then boot the pendrive and you can literally use the OS without installing on your HDD. You can install apps and everything from pendrive without installing the OS.
They're other methods like you can install KDE or any other desktop environment on your existing Ubuntu and can set one as your default or you can also configure it ask which desktop environment you want to login in the login screen after turning on your PC. It would require additional 300mb-1gb depending on the de you install. It's even possible to delete GNOME and keep the other one but I never tried it so don't know if it's gonna create any issue or not.
But trying the OS from pendrive is the best thing you can do to try a variant of Linux.

 

[AtlBo]

@Roboman-are you familiar with Chris Titus Tech on YouTube. Take a look he is the boss as far as I am concerned. 20 years in IT, and he just dropped Windows last year. He has a treasure trove of videos and a new video every day on something. He also does a live show every once in awhile.

I got stuck with dual boot issues with Manjaro, but Chris Titus will have you feeling like an expert in 2 months, even though clearly this is not true...still it feels nice in the present tense... I never miss a video...

 

[Thales]

Here it is

 

[bribon77]

You can also use the Windscribe and Proton VPNs, Free.
I use them both and they are going very well.

How to set up Windscribe on Linux | Windscribe

Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

esp.windscribe.com

How to use Proton VPN on Linux | Proton VPN

How to use a VPN on Linux. Install the official Proton VPN Linux app with graphical user interface.

protonvpn.com

 

[Handsome Recluse]

I second KDE and Kubuntu!